YI 2K
Score: 78/100
Wyze Cam v4
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Wyze Cam v4 is a budget-friendly indoor/outdoor security camera delivering 2.5K QHD video with vibrant color night vision and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. It features advanced Edge AI tracking and a loud siren, offering high performance for the price. However, it lacks 5 GHz Wi-Fi support and requires a subscription for full AI capabilities.
The YI 2K 3MP is an indoor plug-in Wi-Fi security camera offering 2K resolution and AI-based detection for person, vehicle, and animal monitoring. Its primary drawback is the requirement for a paid cloud subscription to access the full suite of AI features. It is best suited for budget-conscious homeowners who need basic indoor monitoring with high-resolution video.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 metersbest | — | |
111.2 degrees | 115.8 degreesbest | |
20 fpsbest | 20 fpsbest | |
— | 8 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.4 f-stopbest | — |
— | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP65 | |
Camera & Image(8) | ||
Video Resolution | 2K | 2.5K |
Night Vision Range (meters) | 5 meters | N/A meters |
Field of View (degrees) | 111.2 degrees | 115.8 degrees |
Night Vision Type | Infrared | Color |
Digital Zoom (x) | x | 8 x |
Lens Aperture (f-stop) | 1.4 f-stop | N/A f-stop |
Focal Length (mm) | mm | N/A mm |
Image Sensor Type | N/A | |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | months | 12 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the YI 2K 3MP for its crisp 2K image quality, reliable AI detection and solid night-vision, while noting its affordability and easy setup. However, they criticize the need for a paid cloud subscription to access the full AI suite, the lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and the absence of higher-resolution or broader smart-home integration.
Everyday users generally praise the camera's clear video, straightforward installation, and useful two-way audio, often citing it as a budget-friendly alternative to more expensive systems. Recurring complaints focus on occasional grainy video during Wi-Fi congestion and the desire for more smart-home compatibility without extra fees.
Professional reviewers hail the Wyze Cam v4 as the top budget security camera, emphasizing its 2.5K QHD clarity, vibrant WDR colors, and advanced AI features like Smart Focus tracking. They also commend the addition of Wi-Fi 6 and a powerful siren, while noting the lack of battery power and the need for a subscription for full AI capabilities.
Everyday users love the crystal-clear 2.5K video, easy Bluetooth setup, reliable color night vision, and the loud siren, reporting stronger range and AI accuracy than earlier models. Common complaints revolve around the mandatory wired power, occasional app lag, subscription costs for AI/cloud, and some pixelation at maximum zoom.
“Quality output, easy outdoor install despite indoor design, good two-way audio, and motion detection as a Ring alternative”
“crystal-clear 2.5K daytime/night video”
